Obituaries

Celebrate and remember those from our precious alma mater who have passed. We send our deepest condolences to the families and friends.

Kate D. Welch

by | June 12, 2026 | 1957, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Kate D. WelchKate Deitz Welch, 91, of Bryson City peacefully passed from this earthly life on June 6, 2026, at home with her family present. Kate was born March 15, 1935, to the late Hoyle and Inez Deitz of Dillsboro. She graduated from Western Carolina University in...
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Sally M. Monteith

by | June 12, 2026 | 1941, 1955, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Sally M. MonteithSally Campbell, age 108, a Jackson County high school English and Journalism teacher for 34 years died at her home on Friday, June 5th. A native and lifelong resident of Sylva, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Ida Monteith and the wife of...
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Philip D. Buchahan

by | June 12, 2026 | 1966, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Philip D. BuchahanPhilip Dean Buchanan was born on Dec. 26, 1943 in the lovely town of Sylva in the North Carolina mountains to Thomas Dewey Buchanan and Inez Vesta Carver Buchanan. He attended Western Carolina University for his undergraduate work. Here, his...
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Barry Y. Blalock

Barry Y. Blalock

Barry Y. BlalockGARNER, NC – Barry Yandell Blalock, 76, Garner, NC died October 14, 2025. Barry was born April 9, 1949. He was predeceased by his father BY Blalock. In addition to his life partner Kevin Hinson of 39 years, he is survived by his mother Cordelia McBroom...

Deana Sharron Gasperson

Deana Sharron Gasperson

Deana Sharron GaspersonDeana Sharon Gasperson, age 73 years, passed into her Savior’s presence at the Elizabeth House in Hendersonville, NC, on October 15, 2025. Deana was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Gasperson and her mother, Annie Lee Banks Gasperson. She...

Brandon W. Stone

Brandon W. Stone

Brandon W. StoneWe are sad to announce that on October 25, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Brandon Stone of Auburn, Alabama. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Brandon Stone to show support. As Brandon departs from our...